Supreme Court of Georgia
Sims v. State
June 2, 2026
Summary
The court affirmed Sims's convictions and sentences for malice murder, burglary, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. It held that the evidence supported Sims's liability as a party to the crimes, that the trial court properly addressed the jury, evidentiary, severance, and demonstrative-evidence issues, and that Sims failed to establish ineffective assistance of counsel. The court also held that several claims failed because Sims did not identify the challenged evidence or provide meaningful legal argument.